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Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2007-14

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Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2007-14

The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 10 December 2007 at 9:30 a.m at the Delta Hotel London Armouries, 325 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, to consider the following applications. The deadline for submission of interventions/comments is 15 November 2007.

On 12 March 2007, the Commission issued Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2007-24, calling for applications for a broadcasting licence to carry on a radio programming undertaking to serve Owen Sound, Ontario.

On 8 June 2007, the Commission issued Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2007-61, and on 13 June 2007 issued Broadcasting Public Notice 2007-61-1, calling for applications for a broadcasting licence to carry on a radio programming undertaking to serve Windsor, Ontario.

On 22 June 2007, the Commission issued Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2007-67, calling for applications for a broadcasting licence to carry on a radio programming undertaking to serve Peterborough, Ontario.

In response to these calls, the Commission has received a number of applications for licences to serve these markets.

Some of these applications are technically mutually exclusive. These applications are:

For Owen Sound

Items 1 to 4 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequency 92.3 MHz.

These applications will be treated as competitive radio applications for Owen Sound.

For Windsor

Items 5 and 6 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequency 95.9 MHz.

These applications, along with items 7 and 8 will be treated as competitive radio applications for Windsor.

For Peterborough

Items 9 to 16 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequency 96.7 MHz.

In addition, items 17 and 18 propose new commercial radio services for Kawartha Lakes that are also technically mutually exclusive for the use of the frequency 96.7 MHz. While these applications were not submitted in response to Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2007-67, the proximity of Kawartha Lakes to Peterborough and their proposed use of 96.7 MHz render these applications technically mutually exclusive with items 9 to 16. Accordingly, items 17 and 18 will be scheduled as part of the competitive phase at the hearing where the Commission will consider the Peterborough new radio applications.

Items 19 to 38

The Commission intends to consider, subject to interventions, items 19 to 38 during the non-appearance phase of the public hearing.

Application by Blackburn Radio Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Owen Sound.

The new station would operate on frequency 92.3 MHz (channel 222B) with an average effective radiated power of 14,635 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 29,000 watts/antenna height of 195.1 metres).

The applicant is proposing to operate a Classic Hits music format.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Larche Communications Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercialradio programming undertaking in Owen Sound.

The new station would operate on frequency 92.3 MHz (channel 222B) with an effective radiated power of 20,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 212 metres).

The applicant proposes to operate a rock music format

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Evanov Communications Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Owen Sound.

The new station would operate on frequency 92.3 MHz (channel 222C1) with an effective radiated power of 40,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 181 metres).

The applicant proposes a new easy listening music format which would include some instrumental, light classical and world music.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Neeti P. Ray, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an FM commercial ethnic radio programming undertaking in Windsor, Ontario.

The new station would operate on frequency 95.9 MHz (channel 240B1) with an average effective radiated power of 2,900 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 11,800 watts/antenna height of 145 metres).

The applicant proposes to direct ethnic programming to a minimum of 21 groups in a minimum of 12 languages. The applicant is also proposing to provide 6 hours of programming aimed at an Aboriginal audience.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Blackburn Radio Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Windsor, Ontario.

The new station would operate on frequency 95.9 MHz (channel 240B1) with an average effective radiated power of 3,300 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 14,000 watts/antenna height of 145 metres).

The applicant proposes a new country music format.

The applicant is also proposing to broadcast a weekly hits level of 100% which exceeds the weekly maximum level of less then 50% as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1997-42.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to amend the licence of the English-language radio programming undertaking CBE Windsor.

The licensee proposes to add an FM transmitter in downtown Windsor to broadcast the programming of CBE, in order to adequately serve the population of Windsor.

The transmitter would operate on frequency 102.3 MHz (channel 272A) with an average effective radiated power of 690 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 3,300 watts/antenna height of 74.2 metres).

The licensee advised that a "nested" FM solution is the best means to improve the access to CBE and enhance the quality of service to Windsor-area listeners, especially those in Windsor's downtown core. In addition, it noted that half of the potential listener base has been lost to the Detroit market and half of what remains does not listen to AM at all.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to amend the licence of the French-language radio programming undertaking CBEF Windsor.

The licensee proposes to add an FM transmitter atWindsor to broadcast the programming of CBEF, in order to adequately serve the population of Windsor.

The transmitter would operate on frequency 105.5 MHz (channel 288A) with an average effective radiated power of 620 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 2 940 watts/antenna height of 74.2 metres).

The licensee advised that a "nested" FM solution is the best means to improve the access to CBEF and enhance the quality of service to Windsor-area listeners, especially those in Windsor's downtown core. In addition, it noted that half of the potential listener base has been lost to the Detroit market and half of what remains does not listen to AM at all.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by 591989 B.C. Ltd. to convert the English-language commercial radio station CKRU Peterborough from the AM band to the FM band.

The new station would operate on frequency 96.7 MHz (channel 244C1) with an average effective radiated power of 6,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 20,000 watts/antenna height of 273.2 metres).

The applicant proposes to maintain CKRU's current Oldies music format on the proposed FM station.

The applicant is also requesting approval to operate under the condition of licence set out in Public Notice CRTC 1998-132 allowing it to broadcast a minimum level of 30% Canadian content in any broadcast week where at least 90% of musical selections from content category 2 that it broadcasts are selections released before 1 January 1981.

The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CKRU for a period of three months from the date of implementation of the new station.

The applicant is also requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CKRU effective at the end of the simulcast period.

Application by Newcap Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Peterborough.

The new station would operate on frequency 96.7 MHz (channel 244B) with an average effective radiated power of 17,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 50,000 watts/antenna height of 96.8 metres).

The applicant is proposing a Gold Based Adult Contemporary format.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Larche Communications Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Peterborough.

The new station would operate on frequency 96.7 MHz (channel 244B) with an average effective radiated power of 17,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 50,000 watts/antenna height of 96.8 metres).

The proposed station will offer a classic hits music format.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Pineridge Broadcasting Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Peterborough, Ontario.

The new station would operate on frequency 96.7 MHz (channel 244B) with an average effective radiated power of 13,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 50,000 watts/antenna height of 150 metres).

The applicant is proposing an Adult Contemporary music format.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by K-Rock 1057 Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Peterborough.

The new station would operate on frequency 96.7 MHz (channel 244B) with an average effective radiated power of 12,400 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 41,000 watts/antenna height of 116 metres).

The applicant is proposing an adult contemporary music format.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Evanov Communications Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Peterborough.

The new station would operate on frequency 96.7 MHz (channel 244B) with an average effective radiated power of 13,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 50,000 watts/antenna height of 150 metres).

The applicant is proposing an Adult Contemporary music format.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Acadia Broadcasting Limited for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Peterborough, Ontario.

The new station would operate on frequency 96.7 MHz (channel 244B) with an average effective radiated power of 17,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 50,000 watts/antenna height of 96.8 metres).

The applicant is proposing a Soft Rock/Pop music format.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Frank Torres, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Kawartha Lakes/Peterborough.

The new station would operate on frequency 96.7 MHz (channel 244B) with an average effective radiated power of 11,694 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 50,000 watts/antenna height of 116.8 metres).

The applicant is proposing a blues music format.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Andy McNabb, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial specialty radio programming undertaking in Kawartha Lakes.

The new station would operate on frequency 96.7 MHz (channel 244B1) with an average effective radiated power of 5,370 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 12,590 watts/antenna height of 128 metres).

The applicant proposes a Christian talk format service with music drawn from Subcategory 35 (Non-classic Religious).

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Anderson Parish Media Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Kawartha Lakes.

The new station would operate on frequency 96.7 MHz (channel 244A) with an effective radiated power of 3,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 77.2 metres).

The applicant proposes an Easy Listening music format, compossed of a mix of vocal and instrumental music.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation to amend the licence of radio programming undertaking CFOS Owen Sound.

The licensee proposes to add an FM transmitter in Owen Sound to broadcast the programming of CFOS, in order to adequately serve the population of Owen Sound and the Grey Bruce Region of Ontario.

The transmitter would operate on frequency 96.1 MHz (channel 241A) with an effective radiated power of 5,450 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 105 metres).

The licensee states that CFOS suffers from serious day-time signal deficiencies in its main market of Owen Sound from October to March. This transmitter will fill in the coverage gaps to the area as well as in the Grey Bruce Region of Ontario.

The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.

Application by Phillip Koneswaran, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated,in order to obtain licences to operate the Category 2 specialty programming undertakings authorized in Broadcasting Decisions CRTC 2005-514, 2004-420, 2004-497, 2006-557, 2006-541 and 2006-558 (the Decisions), from MediaNet Canada Ltd. (the authorized licensee).

The applicant is also requesting licences to operate these undertakings under the same terms and conditions as those set out in the Decisions.

The undertakings are not yet in operation and the Commission has not issued the licences for these undertakings because the requirements for their issuance have not yet been met. If this application is approved, the applicant would need to meet the requirements for the issuance of a licence set out in the Decisions before licences could be issued for these undertakings.

The value of the transaction, based on the sale agreement, is 90,000 dollars. No tangible benefits were proposed by the applicant.

Application by CITR Radio Inc. for a licence to operate a Tamil-language specialty audio programming undertaking.

The applicant is proposing a full time audio service in the Tamil-language consisting of music and songs from the 1960s and 1970s, directed at Tamil speaking Canadians. 100% of all programming will be broadcast in the Tamil-language.

Application by CITR Radio Inc. for a licence to operate a Tamil-language specialty audio programming undertaking.

The applicant is proposing a full time audio service in the Tamil-language consisting of music and songs from the 1980s and 1990s, directed at Tamil speaking Canadians. 100% of all programming will be broadcast in the Tamil-language.

Application by CITR Radio Inc. for a licence to operate a Tamil-language specialty audio programming undertaking.

The applicant is proposing a full time audio service in the Tamil-language consisting of new release music and songs directed at Tamil speaking Canadians. 100% of all programming including spoken word programming will be broadcast in the Tamil-language.

Application by CITR Radio Inc. for a licence to operate a Tamil and English-languages specialty audio programming undertaking.

The applicant is proposing a full time audio service in the Tamil and English-languages consisting of news and information programming, directed at Tamil speaking Canadians across Canada. A maximum of 30% of the programming will be in the English-language and a minimum of 70% will be in the Tamil-language. Programming will originate from various sources in South Asia.

Application by CITR Radio Inc. for a licence to operate a Tamil-language specialty audio programming undertaking.

The applicant is proposing a full time audio service in the Tamil-language consisting of music and songs from before the 1960s, directed at Tamil speaking Canadians. 100% of all programming will be broadcast in the Tamil-language.

Application by CITR Radio Inc. for a licence to operate a Tamil-language specialty audio programming undertaking.

The applicant is proposing a full time audio service in the Tamil-language consisting of religious music and songs related to Christianity, directed at Tamil speaking Canadians. 100% of all programming will be broadcast in the Tamil-language.

Application by CITR Radio Inc. for a licence to operate a Tamil-language specialty audio programming undertaking.

The applicant is proposing a full time audio service in the Tamil-language consisting of religious music and songs related to the Hindu religion, directed at Tamil speaking Canadians. 100% of all programming will be broadcast in the Tamil-language.

Application by CITR Radio Inc. for a licence to operate a Tamil-language specialty audio programming undertaking.

The applicant is proposing a full time audio service in the Tamil-language consisting of a variety of programming such as news, music, songs, talk and general entertainment, directed at Tamil speaking Canadians across Canada. 100% of the programming will be broadcast in the Tamil-language.

Application by Patricia Parcharidis, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a national English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as BUY TV.

The applicant states that the programming will consist to broadcast all aspects of consumer goods and services. This will be an interactive service providing valuable product information for consumers and offering select goods for purchase.

The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(b), 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.

Application by Pelmorex Communications Inc. for a licence to operate a national English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as The Environment Channel.

The applicant states that the programming will consist of programs related to climate change, the environment, the science of meteorology, hydrology, natural disasters and related matters. The applicant indicated that the service will not contain any local weather reports or forecasts.

The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(b), 7(c), 7(d), 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.

Application by Ultimate Indie Productions Inc. for a licence to operate a national English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Green Planet TV.

The applicant states that the programming will be related to the environment, its sustainability, climate change and ways on how to live a more environmentally responsible life.

The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(a), 5(b), 7(a), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(g), 11, 12 and 13 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.

Application by Ultimate Indie Productions Inc. for a licence to operate a national English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Green Planet HDTV.

The applicant states that the programming will be related to the environment, its sustainability, climate change and ways on how to live a more environmentally responsible life. The applicant indicated that 100% of the programming will be in High Definition format.

The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(a), 5(b), 7(a), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(g), 11, 12 and 13 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.

Applications by MZ Media Inc. for a licence to operate CFMZ-FM Cobourg as a new English-language FM commercial specialtyradio programming undertaking.

The licensee stated that CFMZ-FM Cobourg would operate on frequency 103.1 MHz (channel 276C1) with an effective radiated power of 86,700 watts (non-directional antenna/effective antenna height of 252 metres) which are the presently authorized technical parameters.

The licensee proposes, on average, up to a maximum level of 24 hours per week of local programming relevant to the Cobourg and Northumberland County area on the new station.

The proposed 24 hours of local programming could consist of up to 18 hours 54 minutes of advertising content directed to Cobourg and Northumberland County listeners. Of the 18 hours 54 minutes of advertising, up to 12 hours 36 minutes would be differentiated local advertising, where such advertising is not broadcast on the applicant's CFMZ-FM-1 Toronto station 96.3 MHz during the same broadcast week.

The balance of the 24 hours of local programming would consist of up to 4 hours 12 minutes of locally relevant spoken word content. This would include arts billboards, PSA's, community messages, regional information, station ID's and promos specific to the Cobourg and Northumberland County area.

Programming will originate from the licensee's Toronto studio, but be produced for exclusive broadcast on the new Cobourg FM station.

Subject to the approval of the above application, the licensee also proposes to amend the broadcasting licence of its English-language Specialty FM commercial radio programming undertaking CFMZ-FM-1 Toronto, Ontario by deleting its transmitter CFMZ-FM Cobourg, Ontario.

Application by Sidney E. Dolson for a licence to operate an English-language FM Type B native radio programming undertaking in Muncey.

The new station would operate on frequency 88.5 MHz (channel 203LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 37 metres).

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

Application by Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. (Golden West) to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Winkler/Morden, Manitoba.

The new station would operate on frequency 103.7 MHz (channel 279B) with an effective radiated power of 27,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 51.7 metres).

The applicant would maintain its current country music format targeting listeners aged 18 to 40.

Approval of this application will see the licensee exceed the ownership limits for commercial radio licensees as set out in Public Notice CRTC 1998-41 dated 30 April 1998, Commercial Radio Policy 1998 (the policy). Under the policy, "in markets with less than eight commercial stations operating in a given language, a person may be permitted to own or control as many as three stations operating in that language, with a maximum of two stations in any one frequency band." In the case of Golden West, approval of these technical parameters will see the new Winkler/Morden FM station overlap the 3mV/m contours of CJEL-FM Winkler and the 5mV/m contours of CKMW Winkler/Morden and CFAM Altona.

The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.

The intervention must be received by the CRTC and by the applicant on or before the above-mentioned date. The Commission cannot be held responsible for postal delays.

The intervention must include one of the following statements in either the first or the last paragraph:

1 - I request to appear at the public hearing.
2 - I do not want to appear at the public hearing.

Your intervention will be considered by the Commission, and will form part of the public record of the proceeding without further notification to you, provided the procedure set out below has been followed. You will be contacted only if your submission raises procedural questions.

Submit your written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission in only one of the following formats:

by using the
[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

Or

by mail to CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N2

or

by fax at 819-994-0218

A true copy must be sent to the applicant and proof that this has been done must accompany the intervention sent to the Commission.

The Commission advises those who file and serve by electronic mode to exercise caution when using e-mail for service of documents or notification, as it may be difficult to establish that service has occurred.

Before initiating service through electronic mode, please ensure that you will be able to satisfy the Commission, upon request, that service of the notification was completed.

Where the intervention is filed by electronic means, the line ***End of document*** should be entered following the last paragraph of the document, as an indication that the document has not been damaged during electronic transmission.

Each paragraph of the document should be numbered.

Your intervention should clearly identify the application and indicate whether you support or oppose the application, or if you propose changes to it, include the facts and grounds for your proposal.

In the event that the application is brought to the oral phase of the hearing, and if you wish to appear, you must provide reasons why your written comments are not sufficient and why an appearance is necessary.

Persons requiring communications support such as assistance listening devices and sign language interpretation are requested to inform the commission at least twenty (20) days before the commencement of the public hearing so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

Important notice

Note that all information that you provide as part of this public process, except information granted confidentiality, whether sent by postal mail, facsimile, e-mail or through the Commission's web site at www.crtc.gc.ca , becomes part of a publicly accessible file and will be posted on the Commission's web site. This information includes your personal information, such as your full name, e-mail address, postal/street address, telephone and facsimile number(s), and any other personal information you provide.

The personal information you provide will be used and may be disclosed for the purpose for which the information was obtained or compiled by the Commission, or for a use consistent with that purpose.

Documents received electronically or otherwise will be put on the Commission's web site in their entirety exactly as you send them, including any personal information contained therein, in the official language and format in which they are received. Documents not received electronically will be available in PDF format.

Please note that the information you provide to the Commission as part of this public process is entered into an unsearchable database dedicated to this specific public process. This database is accessible only from the webpage of this particular public process. As a result, a general search of our website with the help of either our own search engine or a third-party search engine will not provide access to the information which was provided as part of this public process.

Examination of documents

An electronic version of applications is available from the Commission's web site by selecting the application number within this notice.

A list of all interventions/comments will also be available on the Commission's Web site. An electronic version of all interventions/comments submitted will be accessible from this list. To access the list, select "Lists of interventions/comments" under "Public Proceedings" from the Commission's Web site.

Documents are also available during normal office hours at the local address provided in this notice and at the Commission offices and documentation centres directly involved with these applications or, upon request, within 2 working days, at any other CRTC offices and documentation centres.